Peer Assistant Jobs in Nevada (NOW HIRING)

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Job Description

The Embedded Math Peer supports student learning by working directly within a designated math course. This role involves collaborating with the instructor and providing academic support through active engagement with students both inside and outside of the classroom. The peer serves as a knowledgeable and approachable resource, helping students grasp course concepts, develop problem-solving skills, and build confidence in mathematics.

An Embedded Math Peer is a trained tutor who attends a specific math class regularly and collaborates with the instructor to provide in-class and/or supplemental academic support. Their goal is to reinforce course material, assist students with problem-solving, and promote active learning. By being present in the classroom, the peer becomes a familiar and accessible resource, helping bridge the gap between instruction and student understanding.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend the assigned course daily/weekly

• Review content and plan support services

• Support students during group work, activities, and class discussions

• Clarify challenging concepts and encourage collaborative learning

• Reinforce course material through guided questions and modeling

• Communicate regularly with the instructor to align support with course goals

• Refer students to additional academic resources as needed

• Offer embedded support and support outside of the course

• Ensure accurate tracking of usage, group and individual sessions, in the CRM Embedded Math Support form

• Conduct one-on-one mentoring and tutoring sessions outside of class

• Prepare for and facilitate weekly group study activity sessions

• Coordinate with course faculty and program staff to improve student outcomes

• Demonstrate a reliable and positive work ethic

• Effectively apply/receive feedback and work in a team setting with staff and peers

• Model successful student habits and campus involvement in student interactions

• Participate in pre-semester training, ongoing training, and staff meetings

Benefits of Being a Math Peer:

• Opportunity to gain work and leadership experience

• Increased academic knowledge

• Strengthening of interpersonal and mentoring skills

• Gained satisfaction from helping others succeed

• Closer relationships with faculty, staff, and peers

• Flexible work schedule

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of the target or higher-level math course with a grade of B or better.

• GPA of 3.0 or above

• Recommendation from a math faculty member

• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and students

• Strong communication skills and a willingness to assist peers

• Dependable, professional, and committed to student success

• Help students during group work and problem-solving activities

• Clarify difficult concepts in a peer-friendly way

• Encourage participation and boost student confidence

• Share info about tutoring and campus resources

Why Join?

• Strengthen your own math and leadership skills

• Gain valuable classroom and peer support experience

• Build strong connections with faculty and students

• Get paid for doing something meaningful!

Salary Information

$16.00 Hourly

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent 

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:

• Resume/CV

• Cover letter explains why you are qualified and why you are interested in becoming a math peer

• Unofficial Academic transcripts

• One letter of recommendation from CSN math faculty member

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.  

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.  

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.  

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.  

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.